Twice-Baked Mini Potatoes Recipe
These Twice-Baked Mini Potatoes are a perfect savory snack or side dish featuring tender baked mini potatoes filled with a creamy mixture of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and chives. Baked twice for maximum flavor and a golden cheesy topping, they’re ideal for entertaining or a comforting everyday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini twice-baked potato halves 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 12 mini potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
Filling
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Bake Potatoes: Wash the mini potatoes thoroughly, then poke holes in each potato using a fork to allow steam to escape. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare Potatoes: Remove the baked potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool enough to handle. Slice each potato in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the insides into a bowl, leaving a thin shell to hold the filling.
- Mix Filling: In the bowl with the scooped potato, add the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped chives, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until the filling is smooth and evenly combined.
- Refill and Bake Again: Spoon the cheesy potato mixture back into the potato skins, packing it in well. Optionally, top each filled potato half with a little extra shredded cheddar cheese. Place the refilled potatoes back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Be sure not to scoop out too much potato flesh to keep the skins sturdy enough for filling.
- You can substitute bacon with cooked sausage or omit for a vegetarian version.
- Chives can be replaced with green onions or parsley if preferred.
- Use sharp cheddar for a bold flavor; milder cheese varieties will also work.
- Let potatoes cool slightly before scooping to avoid burning your hands.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
Keywords: twice baked potatoes, mini potatoes, cheesy potatoes, bacon potatoes, easy side dish, party appetizer
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